How to use LOOPS TO CREATE EPIC LIVE BUILD UPS (EASY)

Using loops is a great way to create your own live build up.

A ton of EDM DJs use this technique to really elevate their sets. It’s pretty simple to do once you get the hang of it. Because all you need is timing, a loop and a great track with a nice build up.

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To do this you’re gonna need 2 tracks

1. The track you want to transition from. For this tutorial we’re gonna use a Remix of fade by Kanye West

2. And 2 is a track with a nice and strong edm build up. For this tutorial we’re gonna use around we play by work rex

Now if you guys wanna practice this routine, don’t worry. Both of these songs are available for download in the description below.

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So here are the steps in order to perform the build up transition:

1. First thing you want to do is to create a 1 bar loop on the first track. Ideally we do this at a vocal section.

There are 2 ways to create a 1 bar loop. On the controller we can press in and out, right away like this :)

or we can just select a 1 bar loop on our computer like this :)

No we let the loop go on for about 4 times, then we proceed to our next step

2. And the Next step is to play our second track,

Now we should play our second track during the build section of it, so in our case that’s here.

And to make this transition sound clean, we should play the second track with the filter knob all the way to the left side, and the volume all the way up.

3. Now the third step is to turn the filter knob of the second track all the way from the left side to the 12 o clock position as cleanly as we can, as we progress with the song

Now when we reach the build up drum section, that’ll be time to shift our focus from the second track back to the first track

4. Now the 4th and final step is the most important step.

As track 2’s build up goes on we will be doing 2 things as we reach the drop. The first is that we will be Turning the filter knob of track 1 from the 12 o clock position all the way to the right side

And the second thing is that we’re gonna make track 1’s loop tighter tighter to follow the build up pattern of the second track

Now there are 2 ways to make the loop tighter, on the controller we can press the 1/2x beat button,

And on the computer we can press this loop control button :)

So when we hear the drum patter go double time, we’ll emulate that and make the loop tighter, and when we hear the drum section do triple time we’ll emulate that too and make the loop even tighter, and finally when we reach the last few beats before the drop, crank it up, and make the loop tighter and tighter and tighter.

And when we reach the drop, you can do a multitude of different things. Such as bring the volume down or a backspin. I usually do a backspin and filter combo to give this transition more oomph.

[phoentom]

Your videos are so easy to understand, perfect for beginners, thank you SO MUCH ! You are my favorite virtual DJ teacher 🙌

I wish you the best 🍀

[kaisabushahin]

I am a self taught dj, I do that process exactly as explained but without opening the high filter and the back spin in the end. It's always nice to learn new stufff

[Erho]

Your explaining is very clear, and helpful, please make more transition content like this with step by step :) thank u so much

[FreekyBudMonkey]

gotta say man. You are quite a beast at teaching, most of the tutorials on Youtube are rather overly wordy (with words newer DJs dont understand) so they cant catch on to the lesson. You on the other hand are epic at putting it in easy to understand terms. Good stuff man. When my bros ask me to give them tips on techniques that I know you have a video i tell them to watch the vid then come to me if they havent figured it out still.

[gjack]

I'm by no means a beginner but I'm still learning the new technology. Great job putting things in context that anyone can follow.

[Mimi.xxinya]

I have my first club gig this Friday, I’ve had one private gig prior. I can’t begin to explain my nerves & excitement. Thankyou for the helpful tips and tricks that will help myself and many others. Keep up the good work 🙏

[moses]

Ive been looking for this kind of transition, but this one is the most easy to understand. Thank u

[groovybuddha]

Thanks for all the help, I've since started performing live in Denver on Thursdays at Barstandard. Never thought I'd even be here 6 months ago.

[HeAtKiLlA]

Wow, I’ve recently gotten into mixing and let me say you make things super easy to understand! I love how you go over it in multiple steps so it is less complicated! 10/10 thank you! Great work

[amarpreet]

Keep making these tutorials man and I'm sure one day you'll become one of the reasons why people start DJing because you motivate and help people to get better.
All the best for your future buddy :)

[excerion]

deym so many tutorials for beginners like us to start with. you cant see these tutorials with these clean explanations in other channels :O I sallute you bro. these contents are not easy to make :)

[kelliepastellie]

Just bought a DDJ SR2 and came across this video, liked and subbed and I'm not even half way through the video 🙏

[shdwskrm]

I really have an Idea of this but the thing is I can't make the transition clean, but thanks to you you've opened my eyes the missing part is using those filters, great job bro, well done

[vivekmangipudi]

By far the best tutorial out there.
Thanks for being a real DJ and keeping the DJ world alive!

[qmzpwnxodfgfh]

So far the most detailed video on you tube keep it up ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[SmoothBlendzTV]

I've been playing for almost 30 years and love that I learn new techniques all the time. I can't stand edm music but I can incorporate this into my house sets. Especially tech house. I do similar buildups with the delay or echo and the filter but I'm gonna try this technique as well. I think it will work well with the vocals. Keep up the good work brother.

[danzfloor]

By far the best DJ tutorials on Youtube...keep up that great work. :)

[Republicders]

So awesome! I'm learning something new to try on the deck everyday! thank you!

[SheldonConrich]

Thanks for the tutorial. Just a reminder the serato loop numbers relate to beats rather than bars which may be a little confusing to people trying to a loop a whole bar (4 beats).

[Gitiffan]

Lodi eto lang masasabi ko. Nung nagsimula ako sa 2018, grabe ang mga train wrecks ko! Pero sa pag subaybay ko sa mga vids mo, masasabi ko na bihira na mag banggaan mga tren, lol. Sabi nga ng anak ko eh, "Dad your transitions are way better than when you started". Malaking malaki pag sasalamat sa yo Lodi! At ngayon ay mas confident akong mag DJ. I am going to do my first wedding gig in May. With assistance from your countless tutorials, I am confident I will do fine!